September 9, 2021 Banker/Regulator Discussion Notes

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General Information

• U.S. Corps of Engineers Operation Blue Roof 
• Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center website
• Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Coalition Post Event Response for Homeowners
• Louisiana Statewide Credentialing/Access Program

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

• Statement on supervisory practices regarding financial institutions and consumers affected by a major disaster or emergency 
• Consumer resources for disasters 

FEMA 

• FEMA Fact Sheet: Starting Your Recovery 
• FEMA Press Release about how Louisiana Survivors Affected by Hurricane Ida Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
• FEMA Fact Sheet: Resources to Assist Your Recovery

Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions

• OFI Memo to State-chartered Financial Institutions
• Emergency Declaration by the Commissioner of OFI
• OFI Emergency Preparedness Guide

Regulatory Agencies

• FDIC Disaster Responsiveness Resources
• Federal, State Regulators Issue Joint Statement on Hurricane Ida 

Relief Efforts 

• Bayou Community Foundation—They are accepting grant applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for Hurricane Ida Relief services in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle. First funding priorities are critical relief programs like food and water distribution, medical care, essential supplies and shelter provided to our local residents in need. Click here for application information. 
• Baton Rouge Area Foundation—Click here for information about their Hurricane Relief Fund.
• Greater New Orleans Foundation—They provided immediate grants totaling $50,000 to five organizations that have a regional reach, are staged to respond and coordinate their response with local and regional emergency managers. Click here for more information about their Disaster Response and Restoration Fund. 
• Northshore Community Foundation—Click here for information about their Emergency Relief Fund. 
• Community Foundation of Acadiana—Click here for information about the Acadiana Disaster Response Fund. 
• United Way for South Louisiana 

SBA Resources

• SBA Fact Sheet—Disaster Loans
• SBA Disaster Assistance Overview

State of Louisiana Resources

• State of Louisiana Office of the Governor Proclamations

• State of Louisiana Hurricane Updates
• State of Emergency Declaration by the Governor
• Louisiana Clerks of Court Association’s E-Bulletin Board, which shows which clerks of court are closed and for how long  
• Louisiana Supreme Court’s press release on orders issued, including court closures and suspension of prescription and preemption